Cultural arena celebrates Rabindra Jayanti today

The 164th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore will be celebrated across the country today. The government and socio-cultural organisations have chalk out elaborate programmes to celebrate the poet’s birthday.

This year, the main celebration will take place at Shilaidaha Rabindra Kuthibari in Kushtia, with the theme “Rabindranath and Bangladesh.” Cultural Affairs Ministry Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki will present as the chief guest at the inauguration programme. The 3-day event is organised by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy and managed by Kushtia District Administration.

In addition to the main event, celebrations will also occur in other locations, including Rabindranath Mela, discussions, and cultural programmes in Naogaon’s Patisar, Sirajganj’s Shahjadpur, and the Dakshindihi and Pithabhog areas of Khulna district.

Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy will also organise a cultural programme at Jatiya Natyashala Auditorium tomorrow, organised by Music, Dance, and Recitation Department of the academy. 

Marking the day, Bangla Academy will distribute the “Rabindra Award 2025” through a programme today. Bangladesh Shishu Academy will also hold special programmes for children.

Rabindra University and all educational institutions of the country will also organise cultural programmes, discussions, and writing and recitation competitions.

On the other hand, theatre troupe Swapnadal will stage special show of mono-drama “Helen Keller” at Studio Theater Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the evening.  

Besides, different television channels have arranged various programmes marking Tagore birth  anniversary.